Joseph Akpala tested with Championship side Reading last month, but the club failed to offer him a contract.

Now the German Press is reporting that the Nigeria international, who has been declared surplus to requirement by Werder Bremen techical staff, is likely to continue his career in Turkey.

'' There are  inquiries where he has a good name, and it is undisputed that he has the quality of certain leagues,'' Sporting Director Thomas Eichin told weser-kurier.de.

The identity of the Turkish club was not disclosed, but it had been previously reported that the former Club Brugge attacker was wanted by Konyaspor.

Joseph Akpala's contract with Werder Bremen expires in the summer of 2016.